JAGUARS-TEXANS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
... when he got his third sack of the game and forced Jaguars QB David Garrard to fumble. “ I was really pleased that Mario got to perform on our stage ,” Texans owner Bob McNair said. “People now can see what type of ballplayer he really is.” Said Texans coach Gary Kubiak, “ ...
Speed Read: USC Pays Price To Wear Home Unis
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... Meanwhile, the NFL game that no one wanted to see turned out to not be very good. The Houston Texans made their first-ever appearance on Monday Night Football…if not memorable, at least successful, beating the similarly hapless Jacksonville Jaguars 30-17. ...
Tired Tuesday Daily "Linkin' Logs" (12/2/08)
The Bad News Bloggers —
... typically, we're outraged by athletes getting away with things, but being heavy-handed with Burress is just a case of the opposite. He should be treated just like any other person/criminal in his position. I'm well aware of the 3.5 year minimum, but the fact of the matter is; rarely does a first time offender of said law ever spend 3.5 years in prison; why should Plax be the exception? I say, punish him like you'd punish me or Joe the Plummer Nice for the fans of Houston, but frankly that game sucked. From bad to worse in Cleveland. Kellen Winslow is ...
Reading the coverage: Brackett, Dawson to miss time
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Good morning from Houston, where I have sifted through the headlines to give you an easy click-and-read opportunity to see what's been written. The AFC South blog will soon be on the way back to Nashville and I'll bring you more from the division when I get back. We've had a two-week hiatus on the chat, so put Thursday's in your date book: 3:00 p.m. right here. Houston Texans The Texans dominated the first "Monday Night Football" game in Houston since 1994, ...
Football Today -- Clark sorry for hurting Welker; Plaxico could lose a lot of money
Projo Pats Blog —
... (NFL.com). THE MONDAY NIGHT LOWDOWN: It may not have been very exciting for most of the country, but last night's game between noncontenders was a big deal in Houston, which got to host Monday Night Football for the first time in 14 years (Houston Chronicle). It was also a showcase for Mario Williams, the defensive lineman who has rewarded the Texans' decision to draft him ahead of Reggie Bush in 2006. Williams picked up three sacks, and rookie running back Steve Slaton nearly reached 200 total yards of offense in a coming-out party of his own. APPROACHING HIS RETURN: The ...
